π Raboso
A high-acid red grape of Veneto from the banks of the Piave River.
Raboso is a red grape variety from the Veneto region in north-eastern Italy. It grows along the Piave river. The berries are small, thick-skinned and high in acidity, and the wine is tannic and dark.
The variety ripens late, so it needs a warm autumn. Because of the acid and tannin, young wine is sharp and needs time. In the past the grapes were often partly dried to soften the taste, giving slightly sweet wines.
Today Raboso is the base of local appellations. The best known are Piave Malanotte and Bagnoli Friularo. There is also a related variety, Raboso Veronese, and Bagnoli di Sopra, where it is grown as well. The variety is in the list of grape varieties and shows how old local vines survive in Italian wine.
Raboso is liked for its character: a dense, high-acid wine that goes well with rich Italian food.
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- π Grape varieties
- Origin
- πΊοΈ Italian wine
- Where it grows
- π Veneto
- Main grape in
- π Bagnoli Friularo, π Piave, π Bagnoli di Sopra / Bagnoli, π Piave Malanotte / Malanotte del Piave
- Wines made from it
- π· Sweet wine
- Offspring
- π Raboso Veronese
Frequently asked questions
What is Raboso?
It is a high-acid red grape variety from Veneto that grows along the Piave river.
Where is Raboso wine made?
In Veneto, in the Piave areas including Piave Malanotte, and also in Bagnoli Friularo.
What does Raboso wine taste like?
Dark, tannic and sharp; sometimes it is made from partly dried grapes and turns slightly sweet.
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